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Board adopts NextUp Title 5 regulations and approves foster-youth college access demonstration project
Summary
The Board of Governors adopted revised Title 5 regulations for NextUp (foster-youth support) that expand eligibility, lower the minimum age to 13, and allow continuity of services beyond age 26 for those who enrolled earlier. Members also heard and backed a demonstration project that will link high schools and community colleges to increase dual-enrollment and college enrollment for foster youth.
The Board of Governors voted to adopt revised Title 5 regulations to formalize and expand NextUp, the Chancellor—s Office program supporting current and former foster youth across the California Community Colleges. Deputy Chancellor Rowena Tomaneng said changes align Title 5 with recent Education Code amendments and Vision 2030 priorities. Key changes include lowering the minimum age for eligibility from 16 to 13; permitting students enrolled prior to age 26 to continue receiving services beyond their 26th birthday; and allowing flexibility…
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